BA Education (Teacher Certification) at Stony Brook University

Programme overview

The Distributed Teacher and Leader Education program (D-TALE) is Stony Brook University’s home for all programs that lead to New York State certification for K-12 teaching and administration. Our faculty comprises nationally-known scholars, as well as professionals who have served full careers as teachers and administrators. We offer 14 undergraduate majors that lead to high school and middle school teacher certification and one (Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages) that leads to K-12 certification.

Faculty: School of Professional Development | Department: Distributed Teacher and Leader Education Program | Study mode: full-time | Location: Stony Brook, NY, United States

What you will study

Areas of study: Biology, Chemistry, Earth Science, English, Foreign Language, Mathematics, Physics, Social Studies, Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages. Sample courses: Intro to Special Education, Experiential Learning, Intro to Human Development, Computer Science Certification.

Career pathways

Career options include Middle School Teacher, Education Policy and Research, Curriculum Director, Multidisciplinary Tutor, Education Administration.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Admission applies to the major at college/university level (Stony Brook University undergraduate admission). Admission into the Teacher Preparation Program is open to current Stony Brook undergraduates only. If you are not currently a Stony Brook undergraduate, please refer to the Admissions website for application information.

Tuition is charged per credit, so the total depends on the modules you register for each year. Current fees are listed in the official fee schedule.

First-year entry terms: Fall 2027 and Spring 2027. Transfer entry terms: Fall 2027 and Spring 2027.

First-year: Spring 2027 entry deadline November 1; Fall 2027 Early Action deadline November 1; Fall 2027 Regular Decision deadline January 15 (completion deadlines: all required materials must be received by the date). The application fee is $50. Apply through the Common App, SUNY App or Coalition application. SAT/ACT scores are optional (test optional); SAT code 2548, ACT code 2952.

Transfer: Spring 2027 deadline November 1; Fall 2027 deadline May 1. The application fee is $50 (waived for up to four college choices for SUNY or CUNY two-year college graduates). Apply through the Common App or SUNY App. SAT/ACT scores are optional. Fall decisions begin mid-February; Spring decisions begin mid-November.

Apply through the official page: https://www.stonybrook.edu/undergraduate-admissions/apply/

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